Blue Cheese Beef Burgers

Let me say right off this isn’t as much of a recipe as it is a reason why you SHOULD be eating this. Seriously, who doesn’t like a juicy, delicious hamburger?

You can make this fantastic burger with grass-fed beef or even ground turkey to save on calories. We grilled a few on our little charcoal grill and served it on a whole grain sprouted buns with peppers, onions, and mushrooms. However, the ingredient we will focus on today is blue cheese. Yes…blue cheese!

Throughout my childhood, we put blue cheese on various food items at least several times per week. Believe it or not, blue cheese is a virtual wonder food.

In fact, one of the main reasons to use blue cheese is this: animal studies have shown the good bacteria found in blue cheese may improve the function of the hypothalamus to support testosterone production. The saturated fat in blue cheese is also associated with elevated testosterone levels in men.

Before I go any further, this certainly doesn’t mean you should go out and eat all the saturated fat you possibly can. Rather, it’s a great reason NOT to be totally averse to eating it.

Other Benefits Include:

Blue cheese eaters may have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease

It may help lower cholesterol

Fights arthritis

Reduces inflammation

Prevents osteoporosis

Enhances memory, especially in growing children

It’s a good source of phosphorous

Has milk protein (for gains of course!)

Is easier for lactose intolerant people to eat

Contributes to dental health and fights plaque

Boosts the immune system

Is anti-cellulite (one for the ladies—YAY!)

Has 21% of the RDA of selenium, which contributes to a healthy immune system and fertility in men and women

Desiree Duggan

Desiree Duggan has been involved with the Fitness Industry for over nine years. She is a professional photographer, personal trainer and self-professed "Foodie" who absolutely hates the word 'diet'. Desiree loves turning naughty, fattening, 'slap-your-hand-cuz-it-don't-belong-in-the-cookie-jar' foods into more lifestyle friendly, nutritious and delicious recipes.